I suppose it is time for an update · 3:22am Feb 27th, 2022
Been meaning to this, and I've become the King of Pro-Crasty Nation. I kept wanting to report, but there was nothing to report, no good news at all, so I just... didn't. Sorry. Went a bit silent on my end. It just sorta happened.
I finally got a lawyer willing to take up my case. After that, things started happening.
Seeing a doctor now. Finally. Still have the stone. I am still fucked up. The doctor said the words that all medical professionals say when they meet me. "You should be dead." Which is a delightfully negative thing to say, really. But what can you do? Getting back on some meds... though I don't know for how long. Don't know how long I'll have healthcare.
Which is a problem.
For almost a year, I tried to get into a free clinic, but Covid has caused no end of troubles for everyone. Most of the free clinics closed. Others stopped seeing men, and focused on women and children. Others weren't taking new patients. Nothing but rejections from every place I contacted. It, uh, well, it took a toll on my mental health. Felt a little bleak there.
As for me, it was a long way down. The stone has only become worse. My mental faculties declined considerably. I spent quite a lot of time stumbling about in a measurable state of shock from pain. My blood pressure spiked and pretty much stayed at 2xx over 1xx. Which wasn't so great on my kidneys... which don't function so well to begin with. I had no heart meds, no insulin, nothing. Nada. So, here I am at the bottom once more, and it is time to dig myself out. Maybe. The drugs I am currently on are fucking with me pretty hard... but that's fine. I can take it.
I am really glad to have heart meds again. The chest pains were becoming aggravating.
Alright. Maybe more than aggravating. It's hard to downplay it for comedic effect, but damnit, I'll try anyway.
Doctor wants to get me into an electric wheelchair. Which, if I can be honest, sounds kind of nice. I'd like to be a bit more mobile. I am still capable of walking... somewhat. But most of the time I am just a floating torso and I can't feel my legs or my feet on the ground and that's kinda dangerous. Walking is a challenge in that state. Walking is really hard now on the new meds, because my body doesn't know how to function at a lower blood pressure. I am constantly on the verge of fainting. Remaining upright is a challenge.
But that's fine.
Anyhow, here is an update. Don't know what else to say. I exist. For now. 'Tis but a scratch.
Holy cow man, you are a freaking beast. Soldier on man, praying for your healthy recovery! Prove em all wrong!
friend i so wish you the best of luck in this long road home.
You should be dead, scientifically speaking you should be dead so why are you not dead?
Simple...Friendship is Magic.
Glad to hear from you.
we miss you
As said we missed you. I’m glad your still around and hope things improve.
Good to hear from you again. Hopefully things look up now that you're getting a bit more help.
Happy to hear that things are progressing, all the well wishes
Not gonna lie, I was fairly worried you actually were dead, but apparently those rumors were greatly exaggerated. Gladly so, I should add.
Very glad to hear the update! Glad you are finally able to see a doc, and sending good vibes the rest can be sorted without too much drama and hassle - think you're overdue for some easy progress.
Happy to hear you've finally found help. I was worried with the state of the world that the grim reaper had finally coaxed you away from your dogged determination to keep kicking. I truly hope things can become a little easier, a little less painful, and more bright for the coming days. Stay safe. Glad to hear from you.
Oh, thanks God, you are still alive...
I was just thinking about you the other day.
Glad to hear you're still around. I truly hope things move in a positive direction for you.
The suffering Sucks, I sympathize with that, but As others have said?
I'm immensely relieved that you yet draw breath! I'm glad that you're making some sort of progress, and have options.
I hope things reach a swift resolution for you soon, and that your Recovery goes smoothly.
It's good that you're still alive. How else would I fruitlessly hope for an update to The Chase? :P
You are missed. Say hello if you can.